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FIA World Rallycross series goes electric and the cars are ‘next level’ fast, say drivers

Published 12 August 2022
By David Mullen
The FIA’s World Rallycross series is set to go fully electric from this weekend, with the debut of the series’ new top-tier RX1e cars in Norway.
Russian driver Nikita Mazepin during the unveiling of the Haas F1 VF-22 Ferrari during day one of F1 testing at Circuit de Catalunya. Haas has since dropped its Russian title sponsor Uralkali after the country began an invasion of Ukraine (Mark Thompson/ Getty Images)

Haas sacks Nikita Mazepin

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin has been sacked by the Haas Formula 1 team following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Published 07 March 2022
Michael Masi removed as F1 race director following controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 removes race director Michael Masi

Michael Masi has been dismissed from his position as Formula One’s race director following the controversial end to the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Published 18 February 2022
Jenson Button calls for lifetime ban for raging karter

Button calls for ban after karter's raging attack

Jenson Button has called for a "life ban" for karter Luca Corberi, after the Italian turned violent at the FIA Karting Championships.
Published 06 October 2020
Virtual 24 hours of Le Mans scheduled

Virtual 24 hours of Le Mans scheduled

A virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans has been organised, to replace the endurance race postponed due to coronavirus.
Published 21 May 2020
All the coronavirus updates with regards to motorsport

Motor sport and Covid-19: here's what's going on

Motorsport is going to take a while to get going this season, with Covid-19 wreaking havoc in all facets of daily life.
Published 27 April 2020
Australian GP in doubt after McLaren pulls out over coronavirus

Official: Australian GP cancelled over coronavirus

The Australian Grand Prix — the opening round of the 2020 Formula One world championship — has been cancelled due to concerns over coronavirus.
Published 12 March 2020
Gran Turismo players have won their first FIA-sanctioned races in 2019

FIA Gran Turismo video game series returns

While last week's Formula One race was underway Down Under, another FIA racing series was kicking off... on the Gran Turismo Sport video game.
Published 19 March 2019
Gran Turismo video game has its first ever FIA-certified champions

Gran Turismo players become FIA champions

The winners of the inaugural Gran Turismo Championships have been crowned, becoming the first-ever virtual champions to be recognised by the FIA.
Published 21 November 2018

Lamborghini will take its Urus SUV racing in 2020

Lamborghini has showcased a one-make racing car version of its Urus SUV, ahead of the launch of an "innovative" spec series in 2020.
Published 20 November 2018
Sophia Floersch crash Macau Formula 3

Five injured in shocking Formula 3 crash in Macau

Five people have been injured in an horrific crash at the Formula 3 race in Macau, after a car was launched into a trackside bunker at speed.
Published 19 November 2018
World Rallycross delays electric car switch until 2021

Rallycross delays electric car switch

The World Rallycross Championship's switch to electric power has been pushed back to 2021 — a year later than originally planned.
Published 17 August 2018
World Rallycross Championship will go all-electric in 2020

World Rallycross goes all-electric in 2020

The World Rallycross Championship will ditch combustion engines in 2020, in favour of all-electric powertrains.
Published 08 June 2018